Florida’s Keys Shine and Inspire!

Florida’s Fabulous Keys Shine!

The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and The Sea Papa Hemingway Shines in Key West! Hemingway Days Inspire the great writing and memories of the legendary Ernest Hemingway. Every year Key West honors the famous author and his contributions to humanity. Ernest Miller Hemingway was born on July 21st 1899 and departed July 2nd 1961. Hemingway was an American author and journalist who lived and wrote in The Florida Keys in the 1930's. In October, 1954 Hemingway received the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Annual Papa Fest features readings, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a zany “Running of the Bulls”, a three-day marlin tournament, street fair and the famous Look Alike Contest. The 38th Annual Hemingway Days is in July at various locations throughout Key West!

Hemingway The 38th Annual Papa Fest features a zany “Running of The Bulls" in full Ernest Hemingway mode. His epic writings, many of which he did in Key West and Cuba are highlighted throughout Hemingway Days in July at various locations in Key West! Heady Hemingway reading is recommended and the classics “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Farewell to Arms”, “Death in the Afternoon”, “The Sun Also Rises” and “The Old Man and the Sea” will enlighten and expand awareness.

Marathon Key

Marathon's Favorite Place to Party! The Hurricane Blues Bar is located at 4650 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Mile Marker 49.5 on the Bay Side. 305 • 743 • 2220 http://www.hurricaneblues.com/

Dockside Tropical Cafe is a premier music venue, bar and eatery where old Florida meets the Caribbean featuring a Tiki bar to rock the docks on Boot Key Harbor. Dockside Tropical Cafe is located at 35 Sombrero Boulevard in Marathon. 305 • 743 • 0000 http://www.docksidetropicalcafe.com/

Islamorada

The Keys to your heart! Glorious Islamorada sunset!

Florida Keys Brewing Company Brewery, Tasting Room and Bar is located at 200 Morada Way in The Morada Arts District at Islamorada at Mile Marker 81.6 Oceanside in the Florida Keys. 305 • 916 • 5206 http://www.floridakeysbrewingco.com/

Florida Keys Brewing Company Brewery, Tasting Room and Bar is located at 200 Morada Way Arts District at Islamorada at Mile Marker 81.6 Oceanside in the Florida Keys. 305 • 916 • 5206 http://www.floridakeysbrewingco.com/

For over half a century, Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant is the place to go in the Florida Keys to get great seafood "As Fresh As You Can Get”! Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant is located at 81532 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. 305 • 664 • 9271 http://www.restaurants.basspro.com

Key Largo

The Second Annual Key Largo Stone Crab and Seafood Festival features fresh seafood, live local entertainment, fireworks, cooking demos, fishing workshops and family friendly Florida fun. The Second Annual Key Largo Stone Crab and Seafood Festival is Saturday, November 18th and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rowell's Marina located at 104550 Overseas Highway at mile marker 104.5, on the bay side of Key Largo. 305 • 451 • 4502 http://www.keylargoseafoodfestival.com/

Key West

Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is Where Old Key West Hospitality Meets Modern Luxury. Casa Marina is a Tranquil Ocean Retreat Lapped by Atlantic Waves and Shaded by Palms. Experience the Beautiful Sunsets at this Historic 'House By The Sea.' http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/

Four ships have been sunk as artificial reefs within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary since its designation in 1990 making a total of 20 ships that have been sunk as artificial reefs within the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects 2,900 square nautical miles of coral reef, hard bottom, sea grass meadow, mangroves, and sand flats. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Key West Office is located at 33 East Quay Road in Key West. 305 • 809 • 4700 http://floridakeys.noaa.gov.

One of Key West’s most popular attractions are the crystal blue waters surrounding the Key West island paradise. For almost three decades visitors and locals alike have been choosing Fury Water Adventures as their #1 excursion in and on the waters of Key West. Choose from a variety of watersports including Key West Snorkeling or Sunset Cruises aboard the Fury Catamaran, thrills in the air with Fury Parasailing, or Reef Eco-Tours aboard the Fury Glass Bottom Boat. Private Charters are also available. For the real enthusiast, try Fury’s Combo Packages or The Ultimate Adventure which includes Reef Snorkeling in Key West, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Water Trampoline and much more! 888 • 976 • 5985 http://www.furycat.com/

The Studios Of Key West serves as the cultural center of the arts in Key West and is a nonprofit organization promoting multidisciplinary arts, artist-in-residency opportunities for artists world-wide and maintains long-term studio spaces dedicated to Florida Keys artists. Through classes, performances, lectures, gallery exhibits, partnership projects, and special events, the Studios unites Pulitzer prize winners and world-renowned artists with local audiences and art practitioners at all stages of their creative careers. The Studios of Key West is located at 600 White Street in Key West. 305 • 296 • 0458 http://tskw.org/

The Beacon Of The Arts! The Studios Of Key West serves as the Cultural Center of the Arts in Key West! The Studios of Key West is located at 600 White Street in the Heart of Key West. 305 • 296 • 0458 http://www.tskw.org/

Key West is located closer to the Island of Cuba than to the City of Miami, less than 90 miles. Key West is Florida's irreverent southernmost subtropical paradise and an amazing destination for fun and adventure.